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Brad Owen

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2012

    President Obama Stumps in Seattle: 'We've Got to Keep Moving Forward'

    After attending a $17,900 per person fundraising brunch at a private residence in the Seattle area earlier in the day, and before later flying to California to fundraise it up at George Clooney's house, President Barack Obama stopped by the Paramount Theatre today for a 1,800-person "fundraising rec ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2012

    Eyman Says Roll-Your-Own Cigarette Tax Passed in Bad Faith, Plans No Action (Kind of)

    Yesterday The News Tribune reported that Washington State Sen. Pam Roach sent an email to the state attorney general's office seeking an informal opinion on whether the roll-your-own cigarette tax included in Washington's new budget qualifies as a "new tax." As you'll no doubt recall, under Tim Eyma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2012

    Mark Lee Owen, Son of Lt. Governor, Pleads Not Guilty to Theft, Apparently Struggles with Answering Machines

    Mark Lee Owen - the 39-year-old son of Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen - entered a plea of not guilty today in Thurston County Superior Court to four counts of first-degree theft and one count of forgery. After being shot in the arm in November, 2009 at his workplace, KBP Fabrications in Kent, Was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2010

    Wyclef, Be Careful What You Wish For. You Just Might Get Elected

    Krist Novoselic is the former bassist for Nirvana. He writes about music and politics every week on Reverb.​I'm grateful I have the time to work in politics, but I do draw a line: I won't be an elected official. I almost took the leap a few years ago, but after wading in a little, I stepped ba ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2010

    Brad Owen Might Be Washington's Next Governor. Wait, What Does He Do Again?

    Why is this man smiling? He's got the plummest gig in state government.​Governor Christine Gregoire is one of a few candidates on a short list to replace Solicitor General Elena Kagan, she of the recent Supreme Court nomination. Should Gregoire be tapped to head to that other Washington, this ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2009

    Lt. Governor's Son Mark Owen Shot in Attempted Murder-Suicide

    Lt. Governor Brad Owen (pictured) said his son is expected to recover.​UPDATE: The man who shot the Lt. Governor's son has died. Details after the jump. 63-year-old Carlos Fernandez wasn't happy with how the recession was treating his business. That's apparently part of the reason police say ... More >>

  • News

    September 23, 2009

    Dow, But Not Out

    Having led a charmed political career, can Council Chair Constantine come from behind in the race for King County Exec?

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2009

    Hutchison Brings More People to Her, But Still No Plan for King County

    ​Susan Hutchison's campaign spokesperson Jordan McCarren sent out a press release last night titled: "Susan Unveils Bi-Partisan Plan to Reform King County." The unveiling, was scheduled for 11 a.m. this morning at the Westin. But Hutchison revealed no plan. Instead, Lt. Governor Brad Owen and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2009

    Constantine Responds to Hutchison Via Old Wendy's Commercial

    ​"We've been waiting for months," Dow Constantine began his response to Susan Hutchison's anti-climactic press conference this morning announcing endorsements from Lt. Governor Brad Owen and former Mayor Wes Uhlman. Constantine said that he (like the gaggle of reporters who attended both pre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2009

    Ross Hunter: Budget Wrangler for KC Exec

    As Don Ward reports below, Ross Hunter, the man who first brought legislation to bail out the King County budget, is in it to win it in an increasingly expanding pool of candidates to replace Ron Sims. Speaking by phone this morning, he says he didn't want to announce earlier since he'd been so enme ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2008

    Momentum for McCraw

    As Don Ward reports below, Ross Hunter, the man who first brought legislation to bail out the King County budget, is in it to win it in an increasingly expanding pool of candidates to replace Ron Sims. Speaking by phone this morning, he says he didn't want to announce earlier since he'd been so enme ... More >>

  • News

    October 22, 2008

    A GOPer for Choice, Pot, and Gay Marriage

    So why can't Marcia McCraw get the liberal establishment to support her run for lieutenant governor?

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2008

    Marcia Marcia Marcia!

    So why can't Marcia McCraw get the liberal establishment to support her run for lieutenant governor?

  • News

    May 18, 2005

    The Monkey Wrench Trial

    Dino Rossi's challenge of the 2004 election is on shaky legal ground. But if he prevails, watch litigation become an option in close races everywhere.

  • News

    April 13, 2005

    Owen's Ego Trips

    The lieutenant governor's adventures in 'mission creep' are costing us real money.

  • News

    February 9, 2005

    Gov. Brad Owen?

    Democrats and Republicans differ on who won the latest court round over the contested election, but the possible outcomes are many.

  • News

    January 19, 2005

    Dinocracy Delayed

    The Republican challenge of Gov. Christine Gregoire is already bogging down in court, so she's likely to hold office for months, at least.

  • News

    April 7, 2004

    Locke the Vote

    The Governor Chooses Party Power Over Voter Freedom.

  • News

    November 1, 2000

    Death Race 2000

    Our unflinching guide to the awesome horror of the electoral process.

  • News

    September 13, 2000

    Fun house election

    Our primary picks steer you past the clumsy clowns to the true artists.

  • News

    August 30, 2000

    New bad-boy senator

    Our primary picks steer you past the clumsy clowns to the true artists.

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